There is no national plastic bag fee or ban currently in effect in the United States. However, the states of California,[1] Colorado,[2] Connecticut,[3] Delaware,[4] Hawaii (de facto), Maine, New Jersey,[5] New York,[6] Oregon,[7] Rhode Island, Vermont[8] and Washington[9] and the territories of American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, United States Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico[10] have banned disposable bags. Over 200 counties and municipalities have enacted ordinances either imposing a fee on plastic bags or banning them outright, including all counties in Hawaii.[11] Some attempts at banning plastic shopping bags statewide (for example in Massachusetts, though as of May 2023[update], 162 of the 301 cities and towns in the state have done so[12]) have not succeeded mainly due to plastic industry lobbying.[13] A few jurisdictions have chosen to implement a fee-only approach to bag reduction such as Washington, D.C., Montgomery County, Maryland, and certain counties and independent cities in Virginia.[14][15] Some states, such as Florida, Arizona, and Missouri, have passed laws preventing local municipalities from passing their own bans.[16] Some retailers have stopped using plastic bags ahead of government mandates.[17] Plastic bag ban, 10 cent charge for paper bags.[note 1][18][19] Plastic bag ban; bags are banned under 2.25 mils. [21] Plastic bag ban for all wholesale and retail businesses.[29] Plastic bag ban for large retailers; 10 cent charge for paper bags.All local ordinances (listed below) supersede this legislation. Plastic bag ban for large retailers; 10 cent charge for paper bags. A higher fee may be adopted by the municipality or county in which the store is located.[2] Plastic bag ban for large retailers; 20 cent charge for paper bags.[30] Plastic bag ban; 10 cent tax on paper bags.[31] Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags.[32] Plastic bag ban for large retailers; 20 cent charge for paper bags.[32] Plastic bag ban. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content.[33] Plastic bag ban at grocers with more than 10,000 square feet.[35] Plastic bag ban; bags are banned under 2.25 mils.[31] Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags.[36] Plastic bag ban. Sunsets in 3 years. Paper bags must contain 40% post-consumer content and no old-growth fiber.[38] Plastic bag ban. Defines acceptable "recyclable paper bag" alternatives.[40] Plastic bag ban applies to large stores (7,000 square feet or larger) and chains with 3 stores each larger than 3,000 square feet. Paper and reusable bags have a 10¢ fee. Compostable bags allowed.[41] Ban on compostable and non-compostable plastic checkout bags.  Allows plastic bags at least 3 mils.[45] Bill 10 in 2010 banned some plastic checkout bags but allowed biodegradable bags.  Bill 38 in 2014 banned biodegradable plastic checkout bags but allowed compostable plastic bags.  Plastic bags still allowed for carrying food and drinks, plastic bags at least 2.25 mils allowed.[46] Ban on plastic checkout bags made with fossil fuels.  Biodegradable bags allowed.[47] Ban on compostable and non-compostable plastic checkout bags.  Allows plastic bags at least 3 mils.[48] 10-cent fee on single-use plastic and paper bags in stores with at least 5,000 square feet. No fees for bags used to package bulk items, produce, or for prescription drugs. There are some other exceptions.[49] Plastic and paper bags from retailers are taxed 7-cents per bag. Tax does not apply to bags with a retail price of at least 50¢.[50][51]Chicago repealed the ban it had passed April 30, 2014, that went into effect starting August 1, 2015. Reusable bags were defined as being  at least 2.25 mils.[52][53] 10-cent fee on single-use plastic and paper bags in stores with at least 7000 square feet.[54] Ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores with at least 10,000 square feet, except for produce bags made of compostable plastic; $0.10 tax on remaining bag types at large retail stores, with some exceptions.[55] Original ban (enacted July 28, 2014, effective August 1, 2015): Bans plastic bags less than 2.25 mils at chain and franchise stores over 10,000 square feet. Biodegradable bags allowed.[56] 10-cent fee on single-use plastic and paper bags in stores with at least 3,000 square feet. No fees for bags used to package bulk items, produce, or for prescription drugs; and for bags used by food assistance program participants. [57] 10-cent fee on single-use plastic and paper bags in stores with at least 5000 square feet.[58] 10-cent fee on single-use plastic and paper bags in stores with at least 5000 square feet.[59] Plastic bag ban. Paper bags have a 5¢ fee.[61][62] 5-cent fee for single-use plastic (and paper) bags at stores greater than 10,000 square feet. Reusable plastic bags must be at least 4 mils.[63] 5-cent fee for single-use plastic (and paper) bags at pharmacies, and food and convenience stores, which is kept by the store.[64] 5-cent fee for single-use plastic (and paper) bags at pharmacies, and food and convenience stores, which is kept by the store. Reusable plastic bags must be at least 2.25 mils.[65] Plastic bag ban. Reusable plastic bags must be at least 3 mils.[66] Plastic bag ban. Paper bags will have a $0.10 fee after February 1, 2024.[67] Plastic bag ban. Paper and other non-plastic bags have a five-cent fee.[68] Plastic Bag Ban. 5 cent fee for paper bags.[69] Single-use plastic bag ban. $0.10 fee for paper or reusable bags.[70] Plastic bag ban. Reusable plastic bags must be at least 2.25 mils.[71] Plastic bag ban. 10 cent fee for other bags.[72] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 5 mils.[82] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 2.5 mils.[83][84] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 3 mils.[86] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 3 mils.[87] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 4 mils and if plastic must be made of polypropylene or polyester.[88] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 4 mils.[89] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 4 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content. Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 4 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content. Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 4 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content.[92] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 3 mils.[93][94] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 2.5 mils.[95] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 4.0 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content.[96] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be more than 4 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content.[97][98] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 3 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content. Fee of 5¢ on single-use bags. Compostable plastic bags allowed. Plastic bag ban for chain and larger stores (basically 3000 square feet). Reusable bags must be at least 2.5 mils.[100] Non-biodegradable plastic shopping bag ban for larger retailers (basically 2500 square feet), and produce bags for large supermarkets (6000 square feet). Reusable bags must be at least 4 mils (as amended on November 15, 2016).[101] Plastic shopping bag ban. Reusable bags cannot be made of polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride, and must be more than 3 mils thick. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content.[102] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 3 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content. Fee of 10¢ on single-use bags. Compostable plastic bags allowed.[103] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 2.5 mils.[104] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 4 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content.[105] Non-biodegradable plastic shopping bag ban. Reusable bags cannot be made of polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride, and must be more than 4 mils thick. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content. Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 2.5 mils.[107] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 1 mil.[109] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 3 mils. Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags cannot be made of polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride, and must be at least 4 mils thick.[111] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 4 mils.[113] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 2.5 mils.[116] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 2.5 mils.[117] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must have stitched handles and cannot made of polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content.[118] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be more than 2.5 mils.[120] Plastic bag ban. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content. Reusable bags cannot be made of polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride, and must be more than 2.25 mils.[121] Plastic bag ban. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content. Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 2.5 mils.[122] Plastic bag ban. Fee of 5¢ on paper bags goes into effect in January 2021. Non-biodegradable plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 3 mils.[125] Plastic bag ban. Paper bags must contain at least 20% or 40% post-consumer recycled paper content.[126] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 2.5 mils.[127] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 3 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content. Plastic bag ban. Paper bags must contain at least 20% or 40% post-consumer recycled paper content. Reusable plastic bags cannot be made of polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride.[129] Plastic bag ban. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content.[130] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 3 mils.[131] Plastic bag ban including produce bags. Reusable plastic bags must be at least 4 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content.[132] Plastic bag ban. Reusable plastic bags must be at least 4 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content.[133] Plastic bag ban. Reusable plastic bags must be at least 2.25 mils.[134] Plastic bag ban. Reusable plastic bags must be more than 4 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content.[135] Plastic bag ban. Reusable plastic bags must be more than 4 mils. Reusable bags cannot be made of polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride, and must be more than 4 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content. Plastic bag ban. Reusable plastic bags must be more than 4 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content.[137] Plastic bag ban. Reusable plastic bags must be more than 2.5 mils.[138] Plastic bag ban. Reusable plastic bags must be greater than 2.5 mils. Compostable plastic bags allowed.[140] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 3 mils.[141] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 4 mils.[142] Plastic bag ban. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content. Plastic bag ban. Reusable plastic bags must be more than 4 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content.[144] Plastic bag ban. Reusable plastic bags must be at least 4 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content. Plastic bag ban. Reusable plastic bags must be more than 4 mils and not made of polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content.[147] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 2 mils. Paper bags must have at least 40% post-consumer recycled  content.[148][149] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 3 mils.[150] Plastic bag ban. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content.[151] And as amended on July 8, 2019, reusable bags must be more than 4 mils and not made of polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride, and there is a fee of 10¢ on all shopping bags.[152] Plastic bag ban in food businesses with more than 3,000 square feet.[153] Plastic bag ban. Reusable plastic bags must be more than 4 mils. Compostable bags allowed.[155] Plastic shopping bag ban. Reusable bags must be non-plastic. Ban includes produce bags which allows for certified compostable replacements. As amended on January 25, 2021.[157] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 4 mils. Plastic bag ban.[158] Reusable plastic bags must be more than 5 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content.[159] Plastic bag ban. Reusable plastic bags must be more than 4 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content.[161] Plastic bag ban. Reusable plastic bags must be more than 3 mils.[162] Plastic bag ban. Reusable plastic bags must be more than 4 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content.[163] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 3 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content.[164] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 1.5 mils.[165] Plastic bag ban. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content.[166] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags cannot be made of polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride, and must be at least 3 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content.[168] Single-use plastic bag ban. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content. Reusable bags must be more than 4 mils.[156][170] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags cannot be made of polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride, and must be more than 4 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content. Compostable plastic bags are permitted.[171] Plastic shopping and produce bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 4 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content.[172] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags cannot be made of polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content.[176] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 4 mils and not made of polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content.[178] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 4 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content.[179] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must pass a 22-pound walk test. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content.[180] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 4 mils. Compostable bags allowed. Plastic bag ban except for those that are compostable and marine degradable. Reusable bags must be at least 4 mils and not made of polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate or polyvinyl chloride. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content. Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 4 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content. Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 2.25 mils.[184] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 3 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content.[186] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 4 mils.[113] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 1.5 mils.[187] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 4 mils.[188] Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer, recycled paper content. There is a fee of 10¢ on all shopping bags.[189] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 3 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer, recycled paper content.[190] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 4 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content. Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 4 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content. Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 3.5 mils.[193] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 4 mils.[113] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 4 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content. Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 4 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content.[194] Plastic bag ban including produce bags and dry cleaning bags. Reusable shopping bags must be at least 4 mils.[195] Plastic bag ban. Reusable shopping bags must be more than 2.5 mils.[197] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 3 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content. Fee of 5¢ on single-use bags. Compostable plastic bags allowed.[200] Plastic bag ban. Reusable shopping bags must be at least 4 mils. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content. Plastic shopping and produce bag ban. Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content.[201] Single-use plastic bags, polystyrene foam, and single-use paper bags (in grocery stores larger than 2500 sq ft) banned.[204] Single-use plastic bags banned. Minimum of $.10 fee for reusable and recyclable paper bags.[207] A fee of not less than ten cents for each non-reusable carryout bag. Reusable plastic bags must be at least 2.25 mils.[209] A fee of not less than five cents for each non-reusable carryout bag, excluding plastic bags without handles for bulk foods. Reusable plastic bags must be at least 2.25 mils.[212][213] A fee of not less than five cents for each non-reusable carryout paper or plastic bags.[214] Single-use plastic bag ban.[219] Repealed on March 7, 2022.[220] Plastic bag ban. Counties can impose 5¢ fee on paper.[224] Plastic bag ban. Paper bags must be at least 40% recycled and carry a 10¢ charge. Reusable bags must be at least 2.25 mils. Minimum 25¢ charge for reusable bags at grocery stores, convenience stores and pharmacies.[228][229] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 2.25 mils. Paper bags must contain "a minimum of 40% postconsumer recycled content".[230] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 2.25 mils.[231] 5¢ fee for single-use plastic and paper bags. Reusable bags must be at least 2.25 mils.[234] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 4 mils. Paper bags must contain "a minimum of 40% postconsumer recycled content. 5¢ fee for single-use plastic and paper bags.[235] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 2.25 mils. Paper bags must be at least 40% recycled.[236] Bag ban overridden on April 10, 2017, with passage of House Bill 56.[237] Plastic bag ban; 5 cent charge for paper bags.[7] Plastic bag ban; 5 cent charge for paper bags. Plastic bag ban; 5 cent charge for paper bags. Reusable bags must be at least 4 mils.[243] Plastic bag ban.[244] Reusable bags must be at least 4 mils.[245] Plastic bag ban. Paper bags must contain at last 40% recycled content.[249][250] Single-use plastic bag, expanded polystyrene, and plastic straw ban.[257] Plastic bag, plastic straw, and polystyrene food container ban.[258] Plastic bag, straw, and polystyrene food container ban. 10-cent charge for recyclable paper bags.[264] SIngle-use plastic bag ban, expanded polystyrene, and #6 polystyrene ban.[266] Ban on plastic bags, $0.15 fee for other bags.[271] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 4 mils (as amended on February 1, 2016).[277] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 4 mils.[282] Prohibits the distribution of single-use plastic carryout bags at retail stores, restaurants and farmers markets.[291] Prohibits businesses within unincorporated county limits from providing single use plastic carryout bags to customers.[292] Plastic bag and paper bag ban. Reusable plastic bags must be at least 4 mils.[306] Overturned by Texas Supreme Court in 2018.[307] Single-use bag ban. $1 charge per transaction for any number of single-use plastic or paper bags. Reusable bags must be at least 4 mils if plastic or 65# if paper.[308] Overturned by Texas Supreme Court in 2018.[307] 5¢ fee for single-use plastic and paper bags. (Ban on all single-use bags on city property or city events.) Reusable plastic bags must be at least 4 mils.[309] Overturned by Texas Supreme Court in 2018.[307] Plastic bag ban. Overturned by Texas Supreme Court in 2018.[307] Plastic bag ban.[310] Overturned by Texas Supreme Court in 2018.[307] Plastic bag ban.[314] Repealed on December 7, 2021, before taking effect.[315] Plastic bag ban. Paper bags have a 10¢ fee.[8] Plastic bag ban. Plastic reusable bags must be at least 2.25 mils thick. Certified compostable bags allowed.[317] Plastic bag ban. 8 cent charge for paper bags.[327][328] Implementation delayed from January to July 2021 by COVID-19 pandemic.[329][330] Plastic bag ban. 5 cent charge for paper bags.[331] Plastic bag ban. 5 cent minimum charge for paper bags.[332] Plastic and paper bag fee. Reusable bags must be at least 2.25 mils. 5 cent charge for all carry-out bags.[333][334] Plastic bag ban. 5 cent charge for paper bags.[338] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 2.25 mils. 5 cent charge for all carry-out bags.[339] Plastic bag ban. 5 cent charge for paper bags.[340] Plastic bag ban. Reusable bags must be at least 2.25 mils. Minimum 5 cent charge for paper bags.[341] Plastic bag ban. 5 cent charge for paper bags.[342] Plastic bag ban. 5 cent charge for paper bags.[343] Plastic bag ban. 5 cent minimum charge for each recycled paper or reusable checkout bag requested by customers. Plastic bag ban. 5 cent charge for paper bags.[344] Plastic bag ban. 20 cent charge for paper bags or reusable plastic bags (greater than 4 mils thick).[345][346] 1 Although the state of Hawaii does not ban plastic bags, all of its local jurisdictions do, effectively banning them statewide.[347] 2 On June 22, 2018, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that a bag ban implemented by Laredo, TX was in violation of state law.[348] In response, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent letters to 11 other Texas cities with bag bans telling them that such bans were now illegal and unenforceable. On July 3, 2018, the City of Austin announced that it would end enforcement of its bag ban.[349] 3Minnesota has a preemption on local laws that ban plastic bags, but allows for fees on them instead.[350] Californians voted in November 2016 to approve state legislation banning plastic bags statewide in Propositions 67 and 65.[351] Over 100 local laws with similar or tougher regulations will remain and supersede the statewide legislation. Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags.[352][353] Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags. Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags. Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags.[372] Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags.[373] Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags.[374] Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags.[376] Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags.[377] Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags.[378] Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags.[379] Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags.[380] Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags.[381] Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags.[382] Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags. Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags. Plastic bag ban; 25 cent charge for paper bags.[393] Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags. Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags.[399] Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags.[400] Plastic bag ban for food and liquor stores, and pharmacies; reusable bags must be at least 2.25 mils; 10 cent charge for paper bags.[401] Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags.[403] Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags.[391] Plastic bag ban; phased charge for paper bags until 25 cents in the third year.[405] Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags.[406] Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags.[407] Plastic bag ban. Ten cent fee for paper bag.[375] Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags.[408] Plastic bag ban. 10 cent charge for paper bag. Plastic bag ban. 10 cent charge for paper bag. Plastic bag ban; 5 cent charge for paper bags.[413] Plastic bag ban. 10 cent charge for paper bag. Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags.[421] Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags.[422] Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags.[423] Plastic bag ban. Ten cent fee for paper bag.[424] Plastic bag ban. Ten cent fee for paper bag.[425] Plastic bag ban. Ten cent fee for paper bag.[426] Expansion of ban to cover all retail stores in 2012 and all restaurants in 2013. 10 cent charge for paper bags.[427] Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags.[428] Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags. Plastic bag ban; 25 cent charge for paper bags.[439] Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags.[440] Plastic bag ban; 25 cent charge for paper bags.[441] Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags.[442] Plastic bag ban; 10 cent charge for paper bags.[444] Plastic bag ban. 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